Key Facts
Background
Kathleen Brown attended Tidewater Community College, graduating with an associate’s degree. Brown also attended Liberty University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration [1]. Brown has lived in Virginia Beach since 2009, and she has worked as a Figure Skating Coach for over 10 years [6].
Key Issues
Curriculum
Brown wants to focus on literacy in students in response to the learning loss from the Covid-19 pandemic. Brown also wants to accept more students to the Virginia Beach Career and Technical Center, so they can gain necessary skills for local jobs [5].
Communication
Brown wants the School Board to be transparent about its discussions and decisions. She also wants the School Board to consider public comments and opinions [5].
Budget
Brown wants to ensure that funds are properly managed before a tax increase. Brown believes that she can use business administration and financial skills to manage these funds [1, 4].
Parental Involvement
Brown supports parental involvement and wants to consider parent views in the decision-making process [1].
Miscellaneous
Brown supports school athletics programs [1].
Endorsements
Students First Virginia; Republican Party of Virginia Beach
Sources
1 Vote Kathleen Brown
2 Facebook
3 VPAP
4 The Princess Anne Independent News
5 The Virginian-Pilot
6 Students First Virginia
7 Republican Party of Virginia Beach